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This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window is a 340HP example that was sold new at E.F. Moore Chevrolet in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania finished in Sebring Silver. Refurbished in 1985, the car now wears a 2007 repaint in its original color and features a partially redone black vinyl interior. The car shows 74k miles and is powered by its original 327ci V8 paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The seller purchased the car seven months ago and maintenance in 2018 reportedly included a rebuild of the carburetor, distributor, front brakes, and steering column, a new exhaust, a tune-up, and replacement of worn suspension parts. This split-window C2 is now being offered with partial service records, a selection of literature, a 12-page narrative of the car’s history, its factory wheels and wheel covers, and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.

The car was mechanically refurbished in 1985, and the fiberglass bodywork was most recently repainted in its original color of Sebring Silver (941A) in 2007. The inner wheelhouse on the left side of the car was replaced during previous ownership, and the seller notes that the pivot bushings for the left headlight bucket are worn.

Replacement direct-bolt knockoff-style 15″ turbine wheels wear 205/75 Uniroyal Tigerpaw whitewall radials. Service in 2018 is said to have included a rebuild of the steering column and front brakes, as well as replacement of worn suspension parts. The factory steel wheels and covers are included in the sale.

A previous owner kept a log of maintenance and repairs through the 1960s and early 1970s and included in the history file are old photos of the car as seen above.

According to the seller, the gauge cluster was refurbished between 2011 and 2016, and the car left the factory as a radio-delete example. The 5-digit odometer shows 74k miles, 800 of which were added by the seller.

The trim tag located below the glovebox door provides the following production details:

Style 63 837 – 1963 Coupe

Trim BLK – Vinyl trim, Black

Paint 941A – Sebring Silver

The 327ci V8 was rated at 340 horsepower when new and was reportedly rebuilt in 2002. Shifting is through a 4-speed manual transmission and 4.11:1 rear axle. Service in 2018 included a rebuild of the distributor and Carter AFB carburetor, a new exhaust, a tune-up, and a fluid change. A DeWitts radiator was installed in 2012. The seller notes a weeping pinion seal.

The engine block number matches the last six digits stamped on the chassis tag shown in the gallery below. The code to the right contains an “RE” suffix indicating a carbureted 327/340 V8.

Additional underside photos are available in the gallery below.

A selection of literature is included in the sale, as are partial service records and a 12-page narrative of the car’s history. Around 200 photos are viewable in the gallery below.